Profile - Deputy Lieutenants

Deputy Lieutenants

The Lord-Lieutenant is required to appoint a number of Deputy Lieutenants from across the County to assist her in the exercise of her duties. Their appointment is made at the discretion of the Lord-Lieutenant subject only to Her Majesty not disapproving the granting of the Commission. Deputy Lieutenants are chosen for the contribution they make to the County through their work, charitable or voluntary activities.

There are presently fourteen Deputy Lieutenants for Co. Londonderry in addition to the Vice Lord-Lieutenant: